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pallindrome · 14 April 2018, 09:43 AM

Hi

Just want to get everyone's thoughts, especially those who prefer sparkling water over the normal drinking water.

Why is sparkling water so popular? What's so nice about it and what am I missing out on?

For me, I dislike the taste and feeling of bubbles in my mouth so I stay the hell away from it. I would pick normal drinking water over sparkling water any day. I get digestion issues thereafter with excessive burping. Now I have nothing against carbonated drinks like coke or Dr. Pepper. Yes it's carbonated but as it's accompanied by a great taste, it goes down rather acceptably. But if it's just carbonated water, it's a harder "pill" to swallow sans sugar/caffeine/kick.

AzPaul · 14 April 2018, 09:45 AM

I'm with you. Never understood it.

cop414 · 14 April 2018, 09:46 AM

Almost has a bitter taste to me, no thanks.

austinp · 14 April 2018, 10:57 AM

Agree. Not for me. Some of the fruit flavored ones at Costco are pretty good though.

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Etschell · 14 April 2018, 11:01 AM

because i like bubbles. its a great alternative to soda.

your first beer tasted horrible you just dont remember it.

RW16610 · 14 April 2018, 11:45 AM

I would buy it in the past as an alternative to soda as pointed out above. Some of the flavoured ones make it a bit easier to drink for sure. 9/10 times I'll go for regular bottled water over this stuff.

Cru Jones · 14 April 2018, 11:48 AM

Are you talking about drinks like Perrier/San Pellegrino, or something else?

Art 1 · 14 April 2018, 11:49 AM

I drink La Croix. Water is about all I drink.

Wesley Crusher · 14 April 2018, 11:52 AM

Love sparkling water. My favorite non-flavored sparkling water is called Gerolsteiner. It's German and you can get it at Trader Joe's. It's super carbonated and has a very high mineral content. It tastes great. I also enjoy Pellegrino and (Perrier to a slightly lesser extent).

As far as flavored waters go, La Croix has some great flavors. There is a new company called Bubly (owned by Pepsi) that I am really enjoying.

Rock · 14 April 2018, 11:57 AM

Don't mind some soda-water with my Scotch on a hot day but can't drink the stuff as a thirst quencher. Likewise never drink carbonated drinks for the same reason. The carbonation bloats me and makes it hard to swallow.

milov · 14 April 2018, 12:47 PM

I've been using a soda stream for years. At home I drink mostly sparkling tap water. I find it more refreshing and satisfying. Especially after a long run on a hot day.

Laszlo · 14 April 2018, 12:54 PM

I really love sparkling water. Drink a ton of it. They have flavored too. I think for some it's just a matter of getting used to it. When I was younger I couldn't stand it.

520Matt · 14 April 2018, 01:00 PM

Because sometimes you want to chug something other than beer! Never drink soda.
Spindrift is the best. We like Le Croix too.

https://spindriftfresh.com/drinks-ca...rkling-waters/

https://spindriftfresh.com/our-story/about-spindrift/

crew · 14 April 2018, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

your first beer tasted horrible you just dont remember it.

Blasphemous! It was love at first taste!!

SDRider · 14 April 2018, 01:23 PM

I almost can’t drink regular water anymore. I go through the stuff like it was... water.

Seltzer water, club soda, Perrier, San Pellegrino... it’s all good but I usually just drink canned seltzer water.

Laszlo · 14 April 2018, 01:44 PM

I also like the German stuff Wes guzzles but this is also freaking amazing delicious!!!

Perrier pink grapefruit.

pallindrome · 14 April 2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Are you talking about drinks like Perrier/San Pellegrino, or something else?

Spot on!

Danny83 · 14 April 2018, 03:28 PM

I prefer still water however I dont mind drinking a cold Topo Chico every now and then

superstarmar · 14 April 2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

because i like bubbles. its a great alternative to soda.

your first beer tasted horrible you just dont remember it.

right on ... I prefer it to soda or pop... tastes great
less filling and no sugar or calories...

pallindrome · 14 April 2018, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by crew

Blasphemous! It was love at first taste!!

Lol that's exactly the reason beer is never my choice of alcohol though I'm starting to accept light tasting ones. No Ale, no IPA nothing of that kind for now.

Thanks for sharing regardless!

dmash · 14 April 2018, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Love sparkling water. My favorite non-flavored sparkling water is called Gerolsteiner. It's German and you can get it at Trader Joe's. It's super carbonated and has a very high mineral content. It tastes great. I also enjoy Pellegrino and (Perrier to a slightly lesser extent).

Gerolsteiner Sprudel (the most bubbly version) is my favorite. I find Perrier to be only ok, the bubbles feel smaller and not as much fizz.

I don’t know what some of you are talking. Bubble water with lime on ice is my favorite drink. I don’t drink sodas as they’re horrible for you, only milk, juice and water. The carbonation breaks up the monotony.

SearChart · 14 April 2018, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milov

I've been using a soda stream for years. At home I drink mostly sparkling tap water. I find it more refreshing and satisfying. Especially after a long run on a hot day.

Yep, tastes great after a run. Which is pretty much the only time I drink carbonated water.

swatty · 14 April 2018, 08:30 PM

I drink still water all day at work. Drink sparkling at home or if I’m out for dinner . Enjoy the bubbles

superdog · 14 April 2018, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I drink La Croix. Water is about all I drink.

We have a fridge full of it. That’s good stuff.

The Joker · 14 April 2018, 09:36 PM

It's like there's a party in my mouth and everybody's invited!

Love fizzy water, regular is just a bit boring.

Brenngun · 14 April 2018, 10:41 PM

Bubbles, no bubbles, makes no difference to me. If I'm thirsty it's going down.

Rondineli · 14 April 2018, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I prefer still water however I dont mind drinking a cold Topo Chico every now and then

I enjoy Topo Chico too

~JJ · 14 April 2018, 11:56 PM

Love sparkling water, drink it daily. Years ago, I drank a lot of soda/pepsi. I found my attraction to soda/pepsi was the carbonation not the sugar flavoring, so it was a natural upgrade once I wanted to stop drinking soda pop.

tyler1980 · 15 April 2018, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pallindrome

Hi

Just want to get everyone's thoughts, especially those who prefer sparkling water over the normal drinking water.

Why is sparkling water so popular? What's so nice about it and what am I missing out on?

For me, I dislike the taste and feeling of bubbles in my mouth so I stay the hell away from it. I would pick normal drinking water over sparkling water any day. I get digestion issues thereafter with excessive burping. Now I have nothing against carbonated drinks like coke or Dr. Pepper. Yes it's carbonated but as it's accompanied by a great taste, it goes down rather acceptably. But if it's just carbonated water, it's a harder "pill" to swallow sans sugar/caffeine/kick.

i like carbonated anything, just not water. I cant even force myself to drink it and i have no idea why as its just unflavored soda basically. After about two sips i cant force any more down.

pallindrome · 15 April 2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

i like carbonated anything, just not water. I cant even force myself to drink it and i have no idea why as its just unflavored soda basically. After about two sips i cant force any more down.

You summed it up perfectly. That's the same experience that I have! It's fine for coke, but the moment it's non flavored it's hard to swallow.

14 April 2018, 09:43 AM	#1
pallindrome "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cupertino, CA Watch: Apple Watch 42mm Posts: 833	Carbonated Water AKA Sparkling water Hi Just want to get everyone's thoughts, especially those who prefer sparkling water over the normal drinking water. Why is sparkling water so popular? What's so nice about it and what am I missing out on? For me, I dislike the taste and feeling of bubbles in my mouth so I stay the hell away from it. I would pick normal drinking water over sparkling water any day. I get digestion issues thereafter with excessive burping. Now I have nothing against carbonated drinks like coke or Dr. Pepper. Yes it's carbonated but as it's accompanied by a great taste, it goes down rather acceptably. But if it's just carbonated water, it's a harder "pill" to swallow sans sugar/caffeine/kick.

14 April 2018, 09:45 AM	#2
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,231	I'm with you. Never understood it. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

14 April 2018, 09:46 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,852	Almost has a bitter taste to me, no thanks. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

14 April 2018, 11:01 AM	#5
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	because i like bubbles. its a great alternative to soda. your first beer tasted horrible you just dont remember it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

14 April 2018, 11:57 AM	#10
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,691	Don't mind some soda-water with my Scotch on a hot day but can't drink the stuff as a thirst quencher. Likewise never drink carbonated drinks for the same reason. The carbonation bloats me and makes it hard to swallow. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

14 April 2018, 10:57 AM	#4
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,283	Agree. Not for me. Some of the fruit flavored ones at Costco are pretty good though. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

14 April 2018, 11:45 AM	#6
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,990	I would buy it in the past as an alternative to soda as pointed out above. Some of the flavoured ones make it a bit easier to drink for sure. 9/10 times I'll go for regular bottled water over this stuff.

14 April 2018, 11:48 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,548	Are you talking about drinks like Perrier/San Pellegrino, or something else?

14 April 2018, 11:49 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I drink La Croix. Water is about all I drink.

14 April 2018, 11:52 AM	#9
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Love sparkling water. My favorite non-flavored sparkling water is called Gerolsteiner. It's German and you can get it at Trader Joe's. It's super carbonated and has a very high mineral content. It tastes great. I also enjoy Pellegrino and (Perrier to a slightly lesser extent). As far as flavored waters go, La Croix has some great flavors. There is a new company called Bubly (owned by Pepsi) that I am really enjoying.

14 April 2018, 12:47 PM	#11
milov "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 517	I've been using a soda stream for years. At home I drink mostly sparkling tap water. I find it more refreshing and satisfying. Especially after a long run on a hot day.

14 April 2018, 12:54 PM	#12
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	I really love sparkling water. Drink a ton of it. They have flavored too. I think for some it's just a matter of getting used to it. When I was younger I couldn't stand it. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

14 April 2018, 01:00 PM	#13
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Because sometimes you want to chug something other than beer! Never drink soda. Spindrift is the best. We like Le Croix too. https://spindriftfresh.com/drinks-ca...rkling-waters/ https://spindriftfresh.com/our-story/about-spindrift/

14 April 2018, 01:23 PM	#15
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	I almost can’t drink regular water anymore. I go through the stuff like it was... water. Seltzer water, club soda, Perrier, San Pellegrino... it’s all good but I usually just drink canned seltzer water.

14 April 2018, 03:28 PM	#18
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,178	I prefer still water however I dont mind drinking a cold Topo Chico every now and then

14 April 2018, 08:30 PM	#23
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	I drink still water all day at work. Drink sparkling at home or if I’m out for dinner . Enjoy the bubbles

14 April 2018, 09:36 PM	#25
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	It's like there's a party in my mouth and everybody's invited! Love fizzy water, regular is just a bit boring.

14 April 2018, 10:41 PM	#26
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,831	Bubbles, no bubbles, makes no difference to me. If I'm thirsty it's going down. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

14 April 2018, 11:56 PM	#28
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,138	Love sparkling water, drink it daily. Years ago, I drank a lot of soda/pepsi. I found my attraction to soda/pepsi was the carbonation not the sugar flavoring, so it was a natural upgrade once I wanted to stop drinking soda pop.

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